Tag: cyberia
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January 02, 2007 07:38 PM EST --
From time to time, working on the principle that deluded hope springs eternal, sports teams trade athletes. The Pittstop Athletic Feet trade their designated plate stealer to the Leftout Butter . . .
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January 09, 2007 10:58 AM EST --
Pay
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December 20, 2006 12:26 PM EST --
Cyberia does not have elections. Cyberia has auctions. These are one of the many methods by which Cyberia keeps taxes as low as possible.
Each year, Cyberia holds yearly auctions for representatives, . . .
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December 31, 2006 12:33 AM EST --
There's a little more to the matter of having children in Cyberia. What about poor people, you might ask? Well, you probably didn't, not being a poor person. So I will ask for you.
But first, . . .
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December 17, 2006 03:57 PM EST --
Basic principle of Cyberia:
The Reality Principle.
Some people have difficulty with this principle. Some people dispute it. However, I don’t feel the need to invest a lot of effort in defending . . .
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December 20, 2006 12:13 PM EST --
Come, come now. He was chosen at
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December 20, 2006 12:15 PM EST --
Cyberia is everywhere. Cyberia is nowhere. It is difficult to invade Cyberia. Cyberia has already infiltrated your world.
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December 18, 2006 02:54 PM EST --
Jan 2
Put in a Full Day's Work Day.
On this day, go to work and actually put in a full day of actually doing the work your employer pays you to do. That is:
Don't play on your work . . .
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December 19, 2006 12:24 AM EST --
Jan 3
Practice What You Preach Minute.
Pick one minute of the day--we suggest 2:45 am--where you actually practice what you preach to others and live up to your own professed and preached ideals. Then . . .
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December 19, 2006 12:29 AM EST --
Cyberia is a dictatorship. Absolutely.
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December 27, 2006 04:21 PM EST --
In Ordinaria, bearing children is considered a great good. Tax breaks are provided to people to encourage them to have children, as if the process of conceiving children is difficult or repellant.
Cyberia . . .
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January 01, 2007 02:53 PM EST --
In Ordinaria, various substances are forbidden, for example "illegal" drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, magic mushrooms, and Jolt Cola©®TMΩ. . . .
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January 09, 2007 06:57 PM EST --
As long as they engage in active competition, athletes are exempt from Cyberia's drug farm requirements.
At the beginning of a sporting event, athletes fill out a disclosure form revealing . . .
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December 18, 2006 02:47 PM EST --
Basic right of Cyberia
Role Model: Timothy Treadwell
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December 21, 2006 06:18 PM EST --
In the failing country of Ordinaria, government attempts to control corruption by banning bribes and licensing lobbyists.
In the more practical land of Cyberia, government raises additional revenue by . . .
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December 21, 2006 06:32 PM EST --
The Cyberian Injustice System recognizes two kinds of crimes.
Felonies
Harmful crimes, known as felonies, are punished by imprisonment and forced labor.
Irritating crimes, known as misdemeanors, are . . .
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January 10, 2007 04:33 PM EST --
From time to time, visitors to Cyberia will notice plain beige bicycles parked on streets, in front of buildings, and at other locations. Sometimes, visitors are surprised to learn that these . . .
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January 23, 2007 04:08 PM EST --
Key to Cyberian Society is the Personal Database (PB). At the age of 12, each Cyberian Citizen receives an implanted computer system which contains his or her or its personal information, updated throughout . . .
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January 07, 2007 01:41 PM EST --
Sit down in front of your mirror. Look yourself in the eye. It's time for a serious discussion. You've been living together for a long time. It's time to ask, Is this relationship going anywhere? . . .
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December 17, 2006 07:34 PM EST --
I intend to make a post for each day of the Cyberian calendar, but will not follow through consistently. For example, I will fail to make a calendar post when my wit fails me, when my power fails me (there . . .
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